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Old 25-09-2010, 11:51 PM   #1
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Default Au hid projector upgrade

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Old 26-09-2010, 01:02 AM   #2
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Looks weird - how do they work?
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Old 26-09-2010, 02:17 AM   #3
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yer looks unusual, what JC said how do they work?
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Old 26-09-2010, 07:42 AM   #4
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Old 26-09-2010, 09:16 AM   #5
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These are the feebay halo H4 replacements, yeah?

How do they go for aiming and vision?
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Old 26-09-2010, 09:31 AM   #6
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Wow, usually i'm a deadset hater of anything other than stock lights on an AU, but that is kinda cool, in a very weird way. What are they like to drive with? What are they like for approaching motorists?
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Old 26-09-2010, 09:47 AM   #7
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I think these would be neat in XR trim. Very reminiscent of E-series XRs.
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Old 26-09-2010, 09:52 AM   #8
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Very very cool. I like them more than my projector/angel eye headlights!
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Old 26-09-2010, 10:39 AM   #9
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They look as though they need to have an eyelid or something to fill in all that space above the projectors.
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Old 26-09-2010, 10:52 AM   #10
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They work just like standard projector lights they come with ballasts and everything you need all i needed to get was the fittings to match the fords parker lights . They mount into your standard reflectors so they are completely adjustable . i angled them down so they dont blind oncoming traffic and i have never been flashed . As they are a proper projector they have a clean cutoff line but just to be sure i painted the reflector . These projectors are a little too long for the au but the series 1 projectors are a little shorter and a much better fit . I have done quite a few sets now and have a good relationship with the manufacturer . Just be careful if you want to do this yourself as you have to adjust how your H4 fitting sits . I dont buy them from ebay i get them from an international trade site.
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Old 26-09-2010, 11:00 AM   #11
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PS they are heaps brighter but have never had a problem with the police because they are in a projector unit and are aimed down a little more on the drivers side but im just being overcautious . mine are bixenon H4 and high beam only H1s . If i make another set for myself at some point i will probably just do the H4s
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Old 26-09-2010, 11:06 AM   #12
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Arent Xenons meant to have a washer aswell?
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Old 26-09-2010, 11:09 AM   #13
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To tell you the truth i dont know but there are a heap of cars with projector headlights that dont have washers like lexus, toyota and hyundai
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Old 26-09-2010, 11:17 AM   #14
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To tell you the truth i dont know but there are a heap of cars with projector headlights that dont have washers like lexus, toyota and hyundai
Projector headlamps no washer needed but IIRC Xenons do
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Old 26-09-2010, 11:30 AM   #15
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Sorry about my ignorance but what are IIRC xenons ?
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Old 26-09-2010, 11:33 AM   #16
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Do you mean the difference between the cars that have halogen globes in projector housings as opposed to xenons that need washers ?
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Old 26-09-2010, 11:41 AM   #17
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Sorry about my ignorance but what are IIRC xenons ?
IIRC = If I Remember/Recall Correctly
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Old 26-09-2010, 11:42 AM   #18
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IIRC= If i recall correctly
Well as far as i was aware cars equipped with Xenons need washers
Cars with just projector lamps dont ie E Series XR's, new camrys, VZ, VE calais et al
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Old 26-09-2010, 11:54 AM   #19
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oh ok sorry about that
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Old 26-09-2010, 12:15 PM   #20
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oh ok sorry about that
No worries mate, dont take it for gospel i could be wrong
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Old 26-09-2010, 06:25 PM   #21
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OK that problem is sorted . i got a universal washer kit for $16 from supercheap it comes with a water bottle, nozzels, hose and a built in motor
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Old 26-09-2010, 07:41 PM   #22
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pics of the washer setup if you can, would be very keen on it!
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Old 26-09-2010, 09:21 PM   #23
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the reason for the washers is with very bright lights, the light can become diffused...........ie the with a film of dirt on the glass it turns a reflected beam into a flood light ...........hence the washers.
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Old 27-09-2010, 10:49 AM   #24
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Do you have any other photos of the upgrade? Namely the installation and on different angles.
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Old 27-09-2010, 12:10 PM   #25
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Arent Xenons meant to have a washer aswell?
OK. It's my day to be dense. Why do they need washers and what type?

Cooling perhaps?
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Do you have any other photos of the upgrade? Namely the installation and on different angles.
this.

very keen to see more pics/a little more detail if you dont mind.
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Old 27-09-2010, 12:21 PM   #27
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no, its to keep the lenses clean as filth on the lenses can cause the beam to refract in such a way as to become blinding to other motorists.
some just have water jets which pop out of the bumper, and some actually have washers and wipers...
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Old 27-09-2010, 01:34 PM   #28
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i didnt take photos during the build apart from the assembled set without theglass on the front but here is some anyway
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Old 27-09-2010, 01:53 PM   #29
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What is the approximate cost that building these babies set you back?
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Old 27-09-2010, 02:12 PM   #30
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ah i didnt realise you made these yourself, good work!
i made up a set for my NC, E36 BMW reflectors, Accord Euro projectors, denso balasts/etc and Osram HID capsules...
just need to do washers when i get around to it but i keep the lights clean anyway
hope you dont mind me hijacking your thread but heres a few pics



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